low to high in 5 min's

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Registered: 08-07-2003
low to high in 5 min's
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Mon, 04-19-2004 - 11:30pm
Well my sugar went done to the 50's why once again i dont understnad.I had the hand shakes so i knew i was going to crash, so i had 1 glucose tablet within 5 mins i was up to 168.Do they always make your sugar go high so quick
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Registered: 03-25-2003
Tue, 04-20-2004 - 2:26am

Yes, particularly if you let them melt in your mouth. Anything which comes in contact with the mucous membranes can be absorbed as quickly as if given IV. Why do you think folks snort cocaine! Same effect.


Don't worry about it. I am sure it came back down pretty quickly.

Mary Frances


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Registered: 08-07-2003
Tue, 04-20-2004 - 9:12am
i did crunch i up and than let it melt, thats why.I guess i will know for next time!